- Project: Covva House
- Architect: Bon Studio
- Location: Colombia, Medellín
- Year: 2024
- Area: 450 m2
- Photography: Mateo Soto
A Home Rooted in Stillness and Connection
Nestled in the lush hills surrounding Medellín, Covva House by Bon Studio redefines contemporary living through stillness, proportion, and intimacy with nature. Designed as an ode to “agape” — the Greek concept of unconditional love — the home seeks to nurture the bond between people, architecture, and landscape.
Balancing raw materiality and refined detailing, the house expresses clarity and serenity. Every gesture, from the way light enters the space to how materials touch the skin, aims to slow the pace of daily life and invite reflection.
Architecture Shaped by the Landscape
Set on a sloping site overlooking a tranquil reservoir, Covva House integrates seamlessly with its topography. The design unfolds across two levels: the upper floor embraces the expansive views, while the lower floor nestles into the terrain, creating intimate private zones.
The composition of horizontal planes and vertical walls defines courtyards, terraces, and framed views. Outdoor spaces are treated as living areas — fluid extensions of the interior — where breezes, sunlight, and the scent of vegetation animate the architecture throughout the day.
Spatial Composition: Layers of Light and Privacy
The upper level houses communal zones — living, dining, and kitchen — all arranged around large openings that frame the surrounding greenery. Sliding glass walls dissolve boundaries, allowing the house to breathe with the changing weather.
Descending to the lower level, the mood shifts toward tranquility. Bedrooms open to secluded gardens, ensuring privacy while maintaining visual continuity with the exterior. Circulation spaces are softened with natural light from clerestory windows and skylights, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.
Every transition between levels is designed to slow movement and emphasize the experience of space — a constant dialogue between openness and enclosure.
Materials and Atmosphere
Covva House achieves harmony through material honesty and textural contrast. Stone, timber, and light-toned plaster define the aesthetic, grounding the structure in the Colombian landscape. The tactile surfaces engage the senses, while the restrained color palette evokes balance and calm.
Timber ceilings and joinery bring warmth to the minimal interior, complemented by polished stone floors that reflect natural light. The kitchen forms the heart of the home — a sculptural island at the center of family life, where everyday rituals become moments of quiet celebration.
Living with Nature
Nature is not a backdrop but an active participant in the design. The orientation maximizes cross-ventilation and natural illumination, while the reservoir’s presence influences the microclimate and visual experience. Gardens are carefully placed to filter light, maintain privacy, and foster a meditative atmosphere.
Water, vegetation, and stone coexist in balance, creating a sensory continuity that extends from the architecture into the landscape. At sunset, the house transforms — its textured surfaces absorbing the fading light, turning the architecture into a soft silhouette against the hills.
A Reflection on Timeless Living
Covva House is an architecture of restraint, presence, and purpose. Bon Studio distills the essence of home into form, material, and light — creating a retreat that feels at once deeply contemporary and eternally grounded.
Through its measured geometry and sensory tactility, the residence invites one to pause — to inhabit silence, to reconnect with nature, and to rediscover the beauty of simplicity.
